Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
Active-Duty Military Need a Statement of Service for a VA Loan
Active-duty military members can benefit by using a VA loan in many ways. This program allows you to [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
Breaking: VA Will Change Rules for Agent Commissions to Aid Buyers
In the past, the official VA loan guidelines prohibited home buyers from paying real estate agent commissions. It [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
Benefits of Using a Non-Military Spouse’s Income on a VA Loan
“Can I use my spouse’s income when applying for a VA home loan, even if he or she [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
A Borrower’s Guide to the VA Construction Loan
The VA home loan program allows eligible military members and veterans to buy a home with no down [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
How to Buy a Condo Unit with a VA Mortgage Loan
Many military members and veterans eligible for VA loans want to know if they can buy a condo [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
How Credit Scores Affect Mortgage Rates on a VA Loan
The Department of Veterans Affairs does not require a minimum credit score for the VA home loan program. [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
How Much Can I Borrow When Using a VA Loan to Buy a House?
Of all the VA loans questions people ask about the VA home loan program, one question tends to [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
The VA Cash-Out Refinancing Process Explained
VA loans offer home buyers many benefits, such as a house with no down payment. However, current homeowners [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
The Pros and Cons of 15-Year vs 30-year VA loans
Home buyers who use the VA home loan program to buy a house are often surprised to learn [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
10 Important Quotes from the Official VA Loan Buyer’s Guide
The Department of Veterans Affairs publishes a policy guide called the “Pamphlet 26-7” as the official VA loan [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
Answered: The Top 10 Questions About the VA Loan Program
Military members and veterans researching the VA loan program tend to have many specific questions about how it [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
VA Loan Preparation Guide: 7 Things to Do Before You Apply
Home buyers who use VA loans often consider the application and pre-approval as the first steps in the [...]